Alyson D.

Humphrey

430 Redding Road apt. 305

alyson.humphrey@uky.edu
LinkedIn- www.linkedin.com/alysonhumphrey
Education

Lexington, KY 40517
502-794-9031

Master of Science in Nutrition and Food Systems

University of Kentucky

Expected December 2016

Lexington, KY

Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition

University of Kentucky

December 2012
Lexington, KY

Specialty Trainers Credential, Nutrition and Childhood Obesity

Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Division of Child Care

November 2014

Summary of Qualifications
3 years experience in community outreach and chronic disease prevention programs

Effective in cross-cultural situations and experienced work with at-risk populations

1 year experience in professional Nutrition and Public Health industry
6 years experience working in professional laboratory settings; in both industry and academic settings

Skill Set from Experience

Communication public health policy writing and implementation data collection public speaking community assessment report writing nutrition counselling
program management cultural competency issue identification and eradication administrative tasks writing proficiency team building social media

RESEARCH AND LABORATORY EXPERIENCE

Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant
University of Kentucky Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition
Lexington, KY

January 2015-

Facilitated DHN 304-Experiemental Foods Lab

Organized and lead class laboratory experiments and Plate It Up Kentucky Proud Recipe Testing
Assisted primary investigator in implementation and data distribution of Plate it Up Kentucky Proud research questionnaires and recipe
taste testing.

Department of Animal and Food Sciences, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture September 2010-2012

University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

Fish Oil and Barley Supplementation in Diets for Adult Dogs: Effects on Lipid and Protein Metabolism, Nutrition Digestibility

Administered pre-measured meal proportions to 16 different canines and 10 different felines that were used for experimental purpose;
Collected and assessed biometric data from animals. Information as used to build quantitative data charts on diet changes and their results
on the body composition and digestion of animals.

FACILITATION, EDUCATION AND PREVENTION

Trainer and Technical Assistant

April 4, 2014- Present

National Early Care and Education Learning Collaborative (ECELC) Project, Kentucky Department for Public Health
Facilitated successful implementation of lessons in subject areas of reduced screen time practice, increased physical activity levels and
increased fruit and vegetable intake for children.
Managed 13 different grant sight locations in the Louisville area.
Provided each grant site with resources from USDA, CDC, and Nemours approved materials that were used to help implement positive
health behaviors in each child care facilities.

Nutrition Educator-

January 2013-March 2014

Early Childhood Program, Jefferson County Public Schools , Louisville, KY

Facilitated and organized classes presenting pertinent educational materials about increasing pediatric health and wellness in bi-weekly
seminars to participants of the Early Childhood Program.

Family and Consumer Sciences Intern

May 2011-August 2011,

May 2012-August 2012
Shelby and Jefferson County Extension Services
Louisville and Shelbyville, KY
Assisted Snap-Ed beneficiaries and their families in making healthier food choices according to the Choose My Plate guidelines
Served as a contributor on the Shelby, Henry, and Oldham County Diabetes Coalition
Lead a 3-day seminar informing adolescent students on importance and relevance of nutrition. Topics included making healthier choices at
fast food restaurants and how nutrition effects grown and development.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Nutrition Entrepreneurs DPG, Public Relations and Social Media Volunteer

October 2015- Present
Wrote short articles for weekly Electronic Mailing List
Utilized group Twitter account and provided followers with easily accessible information

Student Dietetics Association

Volunteer and Community Outreach Chair, Member

University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Coordinated SDA contributions to the Lexington, KY community.
Planned and implemented Healthy Bodies Week

September 2011-May 2012; May 2015

Dietetics Services Volunteer

University of Kentucky Student Health Services

August 2010- May 2011
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Shadowed health education coordinator in counseling patients on topics related to general dietetics, obesity prevention, weight
management and sports nutrition.
Provided nutrition counselling to students and others utilizing Student Health Services

HONORS AND AWARDS

Diversity Teaching and Research Scholarship
University of Kentucky; Lexington, KY
UK Department of Dietetics Human Nutrition Teaching and Research Asstantship
University of Kentucky; Lexington, KY
Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer Award; College of Agriculture

March 2015January 2015October 2011

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND);

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition Entrepreneurs Dietetics Practice Group
Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior
Kentucky Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Bluegrass Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
National Organization of Blacks in Dietetics and Nutrition (NOBIDAN)
Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS)
Student Dietetics Association (University of Kentucky)

2011-Present
2015-Present
2015-present
2015-present
2015-present
2011-2014
2008-2012
2015-Present